Manager (maintenance and operations) of the highway S. Opanayake said both children and their parents should be mindful of this matter when kite flying.

Meanwhile, the Air Force says it is risky to fly kites in the skies being used by aircraft, both AF and civilian.

AF spokesman Group Capt. Chandima Alwis says kites could get entangled with aircraft, with the pilots finding it difficult to control the aircraft.